The Fitness Industry In Nigeria.
The fitness industry in Nigeria is fledgling. Although there are many qualified & unqualified practitioners in this industry, the economic situation of the masses remains the propelling factor for the majority of practitioners. The zeal to exercise on a regular basis is the secondary motivation with most trainers. Nevertheless, majority of fitness trainers in Nigeria undertook self-study to acquire the knowledge of the trade. While the fortunate among them, took online fitness courses & continue to update themselves in the field through Internet research, fitness workshops & seminars.
Over time, the profession has been viewed as an endeavour for school certificate holders & for college drop-outs. As such, the economic-sustenance capacity for the professionals has been very poor. An average personal trainer in Nigeria earn as little as =N=10,000.00 monthly, while an experienced personal trainer earn as little as =N=5,000.00 for an hour group training in the gym. Moreover, the non-chalant attitude of Nigerian celebrities to hiring professional trainers is making matters unpleasant. Most celebrities in Nigeria do not exercise, especially the Yoruba movie actors & actresses.
In view of the aforementioned, the Association of Exercise & Fitness Professionals of Nigeria (A.E.F.P.N.), a newly registered association in Nigeria, shall be coming up with yearly action plan that will continually stimulate the interest of Nigerians, & engage them in various forms of total fitness programmes aimed at enhancing & improving their health & fitness status. I will not let the cat out of the bag now until all arrangement for massive awareness creation has been concluded in earnest.
Watch out for the 'Biggest Loser (Nigeria) Reality Television Show', & many more goodies. We shall keep you posted!
Over time, the profession has been viewed as an endeavour for school certificate holders & for college drop-outs. As such, the economic-sustenance capacity for the professionals has been very poor. An average personal trainer in Nigeria earn as little as =N=10,000.00 monthly, while an experienced personal trainer earn as little as =N=5,000.00 for an hour group training in the gym. Moreover, the non-chalant attitude of Nigerian celebrities to hiring professional trainers is making matters unpleasant. Most celebrities in Nigeria do not exercise, especially the Yoruba movie actors & actresses.
In view of the aforementioned, the Association of Exercise & Fitness Professionals of Nigeria (A.E.F.P.N.), a newly registered association in Nigeria, shall be coming up with yearly action plan that will continually stimulate the interest of Nigerians, & engage them in various forms of total fitness programmes aimed at enhancing & improving their health & fitness status. I will not let the cat out of the bag now until all arrangement for massive awareness creation has been concluded in earnest.
Watch out for the 'Biggest Loser (Nigeria) Reality Television Show', & many more goodies. We shall keep you posted!